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在 kanji: meaning “exist”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
exist
On'yomi
ザイ
Kun'yomi
あ・る

Picture story to remember 在

A person (亻) stands on the ground (土), proof that he truly exists.

Parts in this story:土

How to write 在: stroke order

在 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 在

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 在 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 在.